MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust middle and rear sections, poor, heavily corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play and lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front head light unit plastic retaining clips poor
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre and rear silencer boxes, corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front plastic head lamp retaining clips poor
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens scratched/hazy and misted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens scratched, hazy and misted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre and rear silencer boxes, corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust box poor condition
Exhaust system insecure cat/mid sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust box poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust box poor condition
exhaust corroded
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
exhaust corroded
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front windscreen wiper blades smearing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper blades frayed on edges
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KO08 XWP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO08 XWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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KO08 XWP is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2008.
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